Free Trolley Tour to Highlight Historic Textile Mill Sites
Submitted by editor on August 23, 2008 - 9:47am.
All day event The New Bedford Preservation Society will sponsor a trolley tour of many of New Bedford's historic textile mill sites on City Celebrates Night, Thursday, August 28, at 6 PM. The trolley will leave from Custom House Square. New Bedford was one of the most important centers of textile production in the world at it's peak in the early 1900's. The industry began in the city in 1846 and lasted until the 1980's. The legacy of this long and eventful history continues to affect the city today in profound ways. Please join the society to learn more about the buildings, people, and events that shaped development of New Bedford during this important era in the city's history. The tour will last approzimately one hour and will be led by Society member Bruce Barnes. This event is free; seating will be on a first come first serve basis. It is Non-Handicap Accessible. Contact person - Catherine E. Potter, Administrator - New Bedford Preservation Society 338 County St. New Bedford 02740 508-997-6425
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